California:GEMSTONE:Benitoite####California:FOSSIL:Smilodon####Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy):HIGHER:Department of Commerce Gold Medal####Alan Shepard:DEATH_PLACE:California####California:SENATORS:Dianne Feinstein####Alan Shepard:AWARD:Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy)
Many interesting facts can be found about California: Alan Shepard -recipient of the United States Navy Distinguished Service Medal (ranked higher than the Department of Commerce Gold Medal) - passed away in this state. It is also the finding place of the Smilodon fossil and home to the gemstone Benitoite. One of California's senators is Dianne Feinstein.